Yaacob wants Singapore's haj quota to increase to about 800

Minister for Muslim Affairs Yaacob Ibrahim with pilgrims embarking on their Haj pilgrimage at Changi Airport on Sunday, Sept 22, 2013. If an appeal by Minister for Muslim Affairs Yaacob Ibrahim to the Saudi Arabian authorities is successful, the official quota for Haj pilgrims will increase to about 800. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Minister for Muslim Affairs Yaacob Ibrahim with pilgrims embarking on their Haj pilgrimage at Changi Airport on Sunday, Sept 22, 2013. If an appeal by Minister for Muslim Affairs Yaacob Ibrahim to the Saudi Arabian authorities is successful, the official quota for Haj pilgrims will increase to about 800. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM